SOLUTION: Determine whether the infinite geometric series has a limit, if a limit exists, find it. 17+0.85+000425+... --- I got r= 0.85/17 =0/1=0.05 I am having trouble findin

Question 820069: Determine whether the infinite geometric series has a limit, if a limit exists, find it.
17+0.85+000425+...

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I got r= 0.85/17 =0/1=0.05
I am having trouble finding the limit.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,



17+0.85+0.0425+...

an = ar(n � 1)  r = .85/17 = .05,  r < 1

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